Mastering Disciplined Agile Delivery: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Self-Assessment and Implementation
This comprehensive course is designed to help you master the Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) framework, a hybrid approach that combines the best practices of Agile, Scrum, and Lean. Through a step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to effectively self-assess and implement DAD in your organization. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Features - Interactive and engaging content
- Comprehensive and personalized learning experience
- Up-to-date and practical knowledge
- Real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to Disciplined Agile Delivery
- What is Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)?
- History and evolution of DAD
- Key principles and values of DAD
- Benefits of using DAD
- Case studies and success stories
Chapter 2: Understanding the DAD Framework
- Overview of the DAD framework
- Phases and stages of the DAD lifecycle
- Roles and responsibilities in DAD
- DAD's relationship with Agile and Scrum
- How DAD addresses common Agile challenges
Chapter 3: Self-Assessment and Readiness
- Why self-assessment is important in DAD
- Conducting a self-assessment: tools and techniques
- Evaluating organizational readiness for DAD
- Identifying and addressing gaps and challenges
- Creating a roadmap for DAD adoption
Chapter 4: Implementing DAD
- Planning and preparing for DAD implementation
- Building a DAD team: roles and responsibilities
- Conducting DAD workshops and training sessions
- Implementing DAD's iterative and incremental approach
- Monitoring and evaluating DAD's effectiveness
Chapter 5: Governance and Leadership
- Governance in DAD: principles and practices
- Leadership roles and responsibilities in DAD
- Building a DAD governance framework
- Aligning DAD with organizational goals and objectives
- Addressing common governance challenges in DAD
Chapter 6: Roles and Responsibilities
- Understanding DAD roles: Team Lead, Product Owner, and more
- Responsibilities and expectations for each role
- Building a high-performing DAD team
- Collaboration and communication in DAD teams
- Addressing common role-related challenges in DAD
Chapter 7: Requirements and User Stories
- Understanding requirements in DAD
- Writing effective user stories
- Prioritizing and estimating user stories
- Using story points and velocity in DAD
- Addressing common requirements-related challenges in DAD
Chapter 8: Iterative Development and Delivery
- Understanding iterative development in DAD
- Conducting iteration planning and retrospectives
- Building and delivering working software in DAD
- Using continuous integration and delivery in DAD
- Addressing common iterative development challenges in DAD
Chapter 9: Monitoring and Control
- Understanding monitoring and control in DAD
- Using metrics and KPIs in DAD
- Conducting iteration reviews and retrospectives
- Identifying and addressing deviations and issues
- Taking corrective action in DAD
Chapter 10: Scaling DAD
- Understanding scaling in DAD
- Using DAD's scaling framework
- Building a scaled DAD organization
- Addressing common scaling challenges in DAD
- Best practices for scaling DAD
Chapter 11: Advanced DAD Topics
- Using DAD in complex and regulated environments
- Integrating DAD with other frameworks and methodologies
- Using DAD in distributed and virtual teams
- Addressing common advanced DAD challenges
- Best practices for advanced DAD topics
Chapter 12: Conclusion and Next Steps
- Summary of key takeaways
- Next steps for implementing DAD
- Additional resources for continued learning
- Final thoughts and recommendations
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Disciplined Agile Delivery
- What is Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)?
- History and evolution of DAD
- Key principles and values of DAD
- Benefits of using DAD
- Case studies and success stories
Chapter 2: Understanding the DAD Framework
- Overview of the DAD framework
- Phases and stages of the DAD lifecycle
- Roles and responsibilities in DAD
- DAD's relationship with Agile and Scrum
- How DAD addresses common Agile challenges
Chapter 3: Self-Assessment and Readiness
- Why self-assessment is important in DAD
- Conducting a self-assessment: tools and techniques
- Evaluating organizational readiness for DAD
- Identifying and addressing gaps and challenges
- Creating a roadmap for DAD adoption
Chapter 4: Implementing DAD
- Planning and preparing for DAD implementation
- Building a DAD team: roles and responsibilities
- Conducting DAD workshops and training sessions
- Implementing DAD's iterative and incremental approach
- Monitoring and evaluating DAD's effectiveness
Chapter 5: Governance and Leadership
- Governance in DAD: principles and practices
- Leadership roles and responsibilities in DAD
- Building a DAD governance framework
- Aligning DAD with organizational goals and objectives
- Addressing common governance challenges in DAD
Chapter 6: Roles and Responsibilities
- Understanding DAD roles: Team Lead, Product Owner, and more
- Responsibilities and expectations for each role
- Building a high-performing DAD team
- Collaboration and communication in DAD teams
- Addressing common role-related challenges in DAD
Chapter 7: Requirements and User Stories
- Understanding requirements in DAD
- Writing effective user stories
- Prioritizing and estimating user stories
- Using story points and velocity in DAD
- Addressing common requirements-related challenges in DAD
Chapter 8: Iterative Development and Delivery
- Understanding iterative development in DAD
- Conducting iteration planning and retrospectives
- Building and delivering working software in DAD
- Using continuous integration and delivery in DAD
- Addressing common iterative development challenges in DAD
Chapter 9: Monitoring and Control
- Understanding monitoring and control in DAD
- Using metrics and KPIs in DAD
- Conducting iteration reviews and retrospectives
- Identifying and addressing deviations and issues
- Taking corrective action in DAD
Chapter 10: Scaling DAD
- Understanding scaling in DAD
- Using DAD's scaling framework
- Building a scaled DAD organization
- Addressing common scaling challenges in DAD
- Best practices for scaling DAD
Chapter 11: Advanced DAD Topics
- Using DAD in complex and regulated environments
- Integrating DAD with other frameworks and methodologies
- Using DAD in distributed and virtual teams
- Addressing common advanced DAD challenges
- Best practices for advanced DAD topics
Chapter 12: Conclusion and Next Steps
- Summary of key takeaways
- Next steps for implementing DAD
- Additional resources for continued learning
- Final thoughts and recommendations